Sumner senior defensive back Donny Bagley (4) pulled down an interception over Schlagle junior receiver Kendall Brewer (24). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Schlagle Stallions won a 54-14 victory over the Sumner Academy Sabres on Friday night at F. L. Schlagle Stadium.
The Stallions came out of the gate strong, recovering the opening onside kick and marching down the field, with a Josh Becton 15-yard rushing touchdown to open the scoring. They followed up a few minutes later with a touchdown pass from Becton to Drelyn Carroll. Becton’s second rushing touchdown gave Schlagle a 20-0 lead midway through the first quarter.
Sumner receiver Nahshon Houston provided a lift to the Sabres on the following kickoff, racing the length of the field for a touchdown. However, the surge was short-lived, as Kendall Brewer answered right back with a kickoff return touchdown for Schlagle. Jaylin Richardson closed out the quarter with a rushing touchdown for a 34-7 lead.
Turnovers limited both offenses in the second quarter until Sumner quarterback Dominic Lee hit Houston for a 53-yard touchdown reception with two minutes remaining in the half.
Richardson owned the scoring in the third quarter, with two rushing touchdowns and an interception return for one more. Schlagle’s offensive line was able to get him open for consistently long yardage and produced sustained drives throughout the half.
Schlagle holds the lead in the Kansas City – Atchison League, with a 4-0 record, 1/2 game over Atchison. They play at home against Washington next Friday. Sumner drops to 1-2 in the league. They’ll play at home against Harmon next Friday.
Schlagle senior running back Jaylin Richardson raced around the right end. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Sumner senior receiver Nahshon Houston (10) returned a kickoff down the left sideline for a touchdown. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle senior receiver Drelyn Carroll (16) caught a touchdown pass in the first half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The Sumner Academy cheer squad performed stunts before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Freshman reserve center Anthony Franco (66) prepared to hold off the Sumner defensive line. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle senior running back Jalen Jackson (5) secured the ball on a run in the second half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Sumner sophomore receiver Kyun Jackson ran the ball in the first half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle junior defensive back Manowa Ngenzirabona (21) prepared to tackle Donny Bagley. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Nahshon Houston pulled down a pass over the middle. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle junior receiver Kendall Brewer (24) was pursued by Sumner senior defensive end Juan Owens (51). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle sophomore quarterback Josh Becton (7) ran the ball in for a touchdown in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Sporting KC defender Ike Opara (3) went up over the Salt Lake defenders to head Johnny Russell’s corner kick into the goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Sporting KC tied Real Salt Lake 1-1 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday, overcoming a halftime deficit, but missing the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a win.
Sporting KC applied offensive pressure in the opening minutes, only to see Salt Lake strike first on a counter in the 9th minute. Striker Corey Baird put Salt Lake ahead 1-0 with his shot from near the penalty spot.
Defender Ike Opara leveled the score early in the second half, heading in a corner kick from Johnny Russell. Sporting KC put four more shots on goal in the half, but was denied each time by Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando.
The tie leaves Sporting KC in second place in the MLS Western Conference, two points behind FC Dallas with four games remaining in the regular season. Sporting will play the Los Angeles Galaxy next Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas, with another chance to assure a place in the MLS Cup playoffs in November.
Sporting KC celebrated Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in several ways. Players wore gold ribbons, and a gold-colored ball was used in play. The team also invited back previous honorees of their Victory Project program, with over 50 families in attendance. The Victory Project is a partnership with Children’s Mercy Hospital that benefits children with second cancer diagnoses.
Sporting KC defender Matt Besler (5) got up over younger brother and Salt Lake defender Nick Besler (13) to win a header. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Dagan Lingenfelter, a previous Victory Project participant, was on the field for the recognition ceremony before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The family of Eowyn Maynes, a previous Victory Project participant, honored her memory during the onfield ceremony before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Victory Project honoree Ben Beery smiled as his father got an autograph from Sporting KC’s Graham Zusi. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Midfielder Ilie Sanchez headed the ball into the box. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Salt Lake defender Nick Besler (13) leaped to avoid his goalkeeper Nick Rimando. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Gerso Fernandes (12) sprinted toward the Salt Lake goal from the left side. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Graham Zusi (8) tried to work the ball around Salt Lake defender Aaron Herrera (22). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Long-time Kansas City defender Jimmy Conrad helped lead cheers in the Cauldron fan section. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Defender Matt Besler (5) took a chance in front of the Salt Lake goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Kristian Nemeth’s first half shot bounced off the near goal post. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Senior running back Keyon Thomas (3) tried to slip the grasp of an Ottawa defender. Thomas scored two touchdowns, grabbed an interception, and was named homecoming king. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Bonner Springs Braves overcame a rocky first quarter, coming from two touchdowns behind to overtake the Ottawa Cyclones for a 41-21 victory on the Braves’ homecoming night.
A large, loud, orange-clad crowd filled David Jaynes Stadium, but they were quickly hushed when the Braves’ first two possessions ended in interceptions. Ottawa used the short field to run up two scores, leaving the Braves 14 points down.
Bonner quarterback Noah Villareal steadied the offense in the second quarter, and his pass selection became more controlled, choosing swing passes and sideline routes instead of throwing over the middle. The Braves offensive line also loosened up the running lanes to get backs Keyon Thomas and Bryce Krone consistent yardage.
Villareal connected with Ethan Byers in the corner of the end zone for the Braves first score with 9 minutes left in the second quarter. After a defensive stop, the Braves scored again, with Keyon Thomas running in a toss from Villareal, to make the score 14-12.
With less than a minute left in the half, receiver A.J. Watson took a pitch 61 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown. The 2-point conversion put the Braves ahead 20-14.
The Braves played prevent defense to run out the half, but Ottawa still retook the lead on a controversial play. Cornerback Nasjon Porter intercepted a last-second Ottawa pass, but he was stripped of the ball, which Ottawa ran in for a touchdown, giving them a 21-20 halftime advantage. The Braves’ sideline insisted the pass was incomplete to no avail.
Bonner’s defensive line clamped down in the second half, getting several tackles behind the line of scrimmage. The Braves also upped the pressure on the return game, trying multiple times for an onside kick, and recovering one midway through the third quarter.
Ethan Byers pulled in his second touchdown early in the third quarter to pull the Braves back in front for good.
Keyon Thomas scored on a 59-yard pass play with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Bryce Krone followed up an 18-yard run with a 2-yard touchdown carry to top off the scoring. Late interceptions from Keyon Thomas and Noah Villareal kept the Cyclones’ offense from mounting a late challenge.
The victory takes Bonner Springs’ Frontier League record to 2-4. They play at Baldwin next Friday evening at 7 p.m.
Junior running back Bryce Krone turned the corner for a big gain. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Senior quarterback Noah Villareal fired a touchdown pass to Byers in the corner of the end zone. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Junior wide receiver Ethan Byers (14) pulled down the first of his two touchdown receptions. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Senior Keyon Thomas was named homecoming king and embraced last year’s king Alonzo Hokes. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The Bonner Springs cheerleaders performed in front of the large homecoming crowd. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Senior defensive end Dominick Jennings (9) narrowly missed a sack when Ottawa quarterback Elias White (5) managed to throw the ball away. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Junior offensive lineman William Johnson (75) set up protection for the quarterback. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Senior kicker Sydni Bolewski (25) kicked an extra point in the second half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Bonner Springs head coach Chad Eaddy ran onto the field with his team before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The Bonner Springs High School marching band performed after the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)The drill team and band performed on the field after the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Senior receiver A.J. Watson (1) cut back against the Ottawa defense. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
